There are 3 ways to get from Masterton to Taranaki by bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus Palmerston North - Masterton
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
6h 29m$33–70Drive 323.9 km
- Drive from Masterton to New Plymouthcar 323.9 km
4h 4m$100–144Line 200 bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Chapel Street at Pak n Save to Featherston Stationbus
- Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane WLG - NPL
5h 38m$123–605
Masterton to Taranaki by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Taranaki is to bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Masterton to Taranaki is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Masterton to Taranaki. However, there are services departing from Masterton and arriving at New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Masterton and Taranaki is 346 km. The road distance is 323.9 km.
The best way to get from Masterton to Taranaki without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Masterton to Taranaki, including transfers.
Masterton to Taranaki bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.
Masterton to Taranaki bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Masterton to Taranaki is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Masterton to Taranaki.
There are 234+ hotels available in Taranaki.
What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Taranaki, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Masterton to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Palmerston North in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Featherston Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, How to get from JFK to New York City, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.



